What's The Average Lifespan Of Home Appliances?

February 23, 2017
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Tri-City

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A house becomes a home because of the things that bring warmth and comfort
to it. The HVAC systems brings warmth in the winter and cool comfort in
the summer. Kitchen appliances provide you with the ability to store and
prep your food which is important because food is everything! While laundry
room appliances keep your clothes clean so you feel comfortable at all
times. However, not all of these
appliances last a lifetime.

HVAC System: 15 years First off, if your current HVAC system is from before the change of the
millennium, it should be replaced with a more energy efficient model.
The average unit is only efficient for roughly 15 years, but this can
be a lot shorter if you don’t keep up with its maintenance. All
heating and cooling systems should have their air filters changed monthly
as well as having annual services to ensure there are no parts that need
to be replaced.

Refrigerator: 13 Years The refrigerator is the one appliance that runs 24 hours per day, 7 days
a week, 365 days per year. With this non-stop running and multiple working
parts, small repairs are oftentimes needed to keep this bad boy in operation.
However, the compressor will eventually begin to break down, which is
the sign that you will need to replace this appliance.

Washing Machine: 14 years The number one rule for making washing machines last is to abide by the
load limits. Overloading washing machines will increase wear and tear
on the unit, causing premature replacement. For front loading machines,
watch out for leaky doors thanks to damaged gaskets. For top loading machines,
keep an eye out for possible rusting.

Appliances help make your house into a home, but unfortunately, they don’t
last forever. When your appliances malfunction or breakdown, contact
Tri-City Appliance, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at (203) 303-5700.